Monte Is a Three-Year-Old Boy Recently Diagnosed with Autism

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Multiple Choice

Monte is a three-year-old boy recently diagnosed with autism. He appears completely unresponsive to his parents and shows no indication of any language development. Monte seems disinterested in communication of any kind and has significant rituals such as lining up his toys and realigning them every few minutes. He becomes hysterical if anyone interrupts his ritualistic activity. On an IQ assessment designed for very young children, Monte's score was extremely low. His prognosis is poor primarily because of

• A)his lack of language acquisition and low IQ.
• B)his low IQ and early age of onset.
• C)the early age of onset and lack of language acquisition.
• D)his ritualistic behavior and disinterest in his parents.

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Definitions:

Vulnerability-Stress Model

A psychological theory suggesting that a person's vulnerability to a disorder combines with environmental stressors to trigger the onset of the disorder.

Biopsychosocial Approach

A cross-disciplinary approach that examines how biological, psychological, and socio-environmental elements interplay in the analysis of health and disease.

Psychological Disorder

A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, which impair personal functioning in various contexts.

Environmental Stressors

External forces or conditions that can potentially cause stress in an individual, influencing both mental and physical health.